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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1976

Page

10

Sewer Projects Okayed by Wellston Council

The Wellston city council heard from the Ohio EPA confirming approval of sanitary sewers and lift stations to be built at the Jackson County Fairgrounds and the Winpet Subdivision. They set gas rate rules with Columbia Gas Co. of Ohio and approved a plan for an automatic traffic device at Michigan Avenue and Broadway. They also plan to mail letters to local groups about Bundy Cemetery restoration and announced trick or treat settings this Sunday from 2 to 4 PM.

Wellston Ohio Environmental Protection Agency EPA Jackson County Fairgrounds Winpet Columbia Gas Co Ohio Michigan Avenue Broadway J.D. Martin Bundy Cemetery

County Commissioners Debate Public Works Jail Plan and Projects

Athens County leaders weigh project list for Public Works funding. Bridge work and county home renovation are dropped while jail architecture costs loom. Officials seek cost estimates from external jails and consider city participation.

Athens County Phil Lavelle Economic Development Administration Gerald Hann York Two Helen Baker Besley, Lee, Vargo and Cassady, Architects Inc Public Works Clyde Bronson Max Adkins

Fish Fry Saturday by Middleport Fire Department

Middleport residents can attend a fish fry sponsored by the Middleport Fire Department at 11 a.m. at the fire station with dinners and sandwiches available. Meigs County landfill truck broken down residents asked to haul garbage to Route 143 landfill.

Middleport Pomeroy Meigs County

Community Groups Meet Across Athens and Jacksonville

United Presbyterian Women hold the Friday Evening Circle in Athens with Ruth Eisen and Mary Leonard at Rolling Hills at 6 pm. Marcellinte Rebekah Lodge gathers at 7 30 pm at IOOF Temple Jacksonville.

United Presbyterian Women Athens Ruth Eisen Mary Leonard Rolling Hillis Athens County Marcellnte Rebekah Lodge Ioof Temple Jacksonville

Group Activities Saturday Albany Grange

Albany Grange hosts Saturday activities at 8 p.m. with members bringing donuts or gelatin salad to share.

Albany Grange

Ohio Lottery Winners Share Small Dreams After Big Gain

Mary Byrge of Cleveland won 250000 in the Ohio lottery and says it won’t change her life though she may quit work to stay home with her baby. Other winners include Willie Cope 510000 in Double Play and Jean Maust 26600 with additional prizes for Nancy Crow 11000 and Helen Farris 25000. Drawn numbers were 738 79877 746255 for Double Play with green, and 73220 415 521 for Pot O Gold.

Cleveland Mary Byrge Willie Cope Eastland Jean Maust Maple Heights Nancy Crow Wheeling W.va Helen Farris Columbus

Southeast Ohio Weather Brief for Friday October 22 1976

The report notes yesterday's high 49 low 27 with a new low. Forecast partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with a slight warmup and highs in the mid to upper 30s to mid 50s regionally. Chance of precipitation 10 to 20 percent. Lake Erie winds 15 to 25 knots with snow flurries.

Ohio East Central West Lake Shore East Lake Shore West Central Central Lake Erie

Disorderly conduct and speeding listed in county court notes

Multiple defendants cited for offenses including disorderly conduct speeding driving while intoxicated and criminal trespass with fines suspended or minimized. Names ages and hometowns appear alongside charges and small sums such as 25 27 31 50 56 150 300 dollars with various court outcomes and bond forfeitures.

Gregory L. Inboden Rt. 1 Logan Curtis J. Griffin Logan Rt. 3 Dana Sigler June A. Quillen Addison Roger L. Shamblin Middleport Harold Scarberry Mason

Fickel Couple Files Dissolution Petition in Lancaster

Debra Fickel of 472 North Spring Street and Billy E. Fickel of 5680 Old Logan Road seek a dissolution of marriage with accompanying agreement. Corinna Fain and Michael Fain of 38320 Price Road are named in the petition along with Debra C. Fickel of 472 North Spring Street.

Debra Fickel North Spring Street Billy E. Fickel Old Logan Road Lancaster Corinna Fain Price Road Michael Fain Debra C. Fickel N. Spring St

Local couples listed in public notices

The notice lists multiple individuals with ages and addresses including Raymond Deible 41 of Logan Route 3 and Shirley Harden 32 of 35880 Hocking Drive, Jackie McQuaid 19 of Carbon Mill and Joyce Berube 18 of Carbon Hill, David Yates 18 of Nelsonville Route 2 and Roberta Poiliard 18 of Logan Route 4, plus Dean Wittekind 44 of 729 Glenwood Dr and Phyllis May 43 of Nelsonville, William Hoffman 64 of Lancaster Route 4 and Ruth Six 56 of 1179 Colorado Ave.

Raymond Junior Deible Logan Shirley Ann Harden Hocking Jackie Bruce McQuaid Carbon Mill Joyce Maryanne Berube Carbon Hill David Glenn Yates Nelsonville Roberta Lynn Poiliard Dean E. Wittekind Glenwood Phyllis Joy May William Clarence Hoffman Lancaster Ruth Pauline Six Colorado Ave

Gregory Kennard Charged With DWI After Route 691 Incident

Gregory Leon Kennard of Route 691 faces a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He was sentenced to three days in jail and fined $200.

Gregory Leon Kennard

Court Docket List of Names and Fines Across Towns

A compiled record lists individuals from Rutland to Glouster and beyond with ages and towns, along with monetary fines or charges. Entries include traffic violations fleeing an officer reckless operation contempt of court vandalism and related penalties totaling at least 358.80 dollars, with numerous names and locations such as Athens Glouster Middleport and Steubenville.

Mike Glenn Eugene Duncan Glouster Robert E. Shawn Jr Buchtel Charles W. Martin Malta Wendel L. Richman Jacksonville David Smathers Trimbel Scott Berry Trimble

Olga Jane Theiss Transfer Certificate Notice

Olga Jane Theiss is deceased and a transfer certificate is issued to Norma H. Theiss in Lebanon Two.

C.H. Williams Grace Williams Robert Elma Louks Sutton Harriett Hyattm Elizabeth Axie Roush Sutton Two Robert and John L Jinna L. Arnott George W Mary L. Kauff Hazel A. VanCooney Pomeroy Jane Elizabeth Clarence R Leona M. Bailey Lionel Mary Lee Boggs Middleport Glenn Rachel E. Cundiff Rachel E. Cundiff Sr Jane A. Cundiff Jr Olga Jane Theiss Norma H. Theiss Lebanon

Hospital notes list many Athens area patients discharged

The record enumerates numerous individuals by name and hometown including Terri Bennett Agnes Brown Kathryn Link Pat Cline Iva McKibben Delbert Young Laurie Dowler Virgil Phillips Carolyn McKibben McArthur Charles Miss Cyrone Berry Donald McGrath Emma Cook Charles Hoce Lois Chadwell Kenneth Coen Martha Boyer Mary Howard Tamara Burritt Todd Bradford Pearl Barrows Mary Walsh Terrence Tignor Mrs Wallace Myers Dorothy Yoho David Ramsey Eugene Funk Logan Mrs Kenneth Barnes Rockbridge Haydenville New Straitsville Jerry Clark Union Furnace Frank Armstrong Mrs Michael Waddell Mrs Kenith Richmond Ronald Decker Esther Durfee Steve Dollar Athens Robin Foley Syracuse Louise Burbridge Albany Dana Howett Tina Mullins Barbara Warden Wilbur Burke Pearl Dorst Gladys Blackwood Denver Hale Barbara Grueser

Terri Bennett Agnes Brown Kathryn Link Athens Pat Cline Chauncey Iva McKibben New Marshfield Delbert Young Nelsonville Laurie Dowler the Plains Virgil Phillips Middleport Carolyn McKibben McArthur Charles Guysville Erma Molihan Dundas Kenneth Coen Martha Boyer Mary Howard Tamara Burritt Todd Bradford Pearl Barrows Mary Walsh Terrence Tignor Wallace Myers Dorothy Yoho David Ramsey

Thief Breaks Into Trailer and School in Logan Area

Logan area reports a break in at a Route 93 trailer. A gray fur coat valued at 40 dollars was taken from Emma Stone's Lancaster residence. Intruders also pried doors at South Bloomingville School on Route 664, stealing milk and failing to remove a second door.

Logan Hocking County

Ward campaigns in Ohio county prosecutor race events

Michael Ward, candidate for County Prosecutor, schedules appearances at the Buchtel Post Office on Saturday morning, joins the Ohio University Homecoming Parade, tours The Plains door-to-door, and plans a Sunday night discussion with Athens Baker precinct residents at David and Mary Norton’s Highland Park Estates home.

Michael Ward Buchtel Post Office Ohio University Ward Plains David and Mary Norton Highland Park Estates Athens Baker

Emergency Medical Runs Reported Across Towns

Middleport squad responded with Nellie Eblin 50 and Yvonne Sculley 38 to Holzer Medical Center and Veterans Memorial Hospital after chest pains. Belpre and Pomeroy crews sent Michelle Delaney 18 to Belpre and Sue Little to Veterans Memorial Hospital.

Nellie Eblin Middleport Holzer Medical Center Michelle Delaney Belpre Yvonne Sculley Veterans Memorial Hospital

Open House at Athens City Service Building

An open house is set for Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at the new Athens city service building on West State Street.

Athens City Service West State Street

Local Names Listed in Unfinished Notice

The fragment lists individuals including C. C. Stone John Benesderfer Thomas Henson Donald Brown and several others likely part of a civic or community notice. The readable names indicate a group or participants but no event details or dates are provided in the fragment.

C. C. Stone John Benesderfer Thomas Henson Donald Brown Charles Litchfield David Shuler Benjamin Wyatt Garry Nease

Leonard Speaks Against Issues At Downtown Kiwanis Meeting

Allan L. Leonard of Columbia Gas of Ohio Inc challenges proposed constitutional amendments 4 5 6 and 7 saying they harm consumers and block nuclear power. He notes low petition reader rates and warns industries would face higher charges while residents see deferments. Also notes new Kiwanis member Gene Samples and upcoming events.

Kiwanis Allan L. Leonard Columbia Gas of Ohio Inc Leonard Columbia Gas Ohio Ohio University

Area death notices from New Lexington and nearby towns

Death notices report Addie Smith 83 of New Lexington died at home from a heart attack. Survived by daughter Mary Wharton Cambridge sons Joseph Edison Benedict and Virgil Smith New Lexington eight grandchildren twelve great grandchildren two stepdaughters two stepson and several step grandchildren plus siblings. Requiem Mass at St Rose Church Saturday 10 30 a.m. Burial New Lexington Cemetery. Wake at Chute Wiley Funeral Home. Gallipolis notices Leslie M Evans 69 died at Holzer Medical Center survived by wife Jill Northup Evans sons Robert St Albans and Thomas Gallipolis daughter Jane Ann Laufer seven grandchildren two brothers and two sisters. Burial Mound Hill Cemetery Willis Funeral Home services Saturday 2 p.m. Athens Agnes Brown 79 died at O Bleness Memorial Hospital former Pleasant Hill resident arrangements by Jagers and Sons Funeral Home.

New Lexington Addie Smith N. High St Zanesville Joseph and Cora McGee Rapp St. Rose Catholic Albert Mary) Wharton Cambridge Joseph Studer Edison Benedict Studer Virgil Smith Mary Ferguson Dessie Ferguson Crooksville Frank Smith Roman Rapp Jacksonville John Rapp Florence Harrison Mary Hopkins Plainwall Mich St. Rose Catholic Church Mario Serraglio New Lexington Cemetery Chute-Wiley Funeral Home Funeral Home Gallipolis Leslie M Tim) Evans Holzer Medical Center Virginia Robert L Anna Plymale Evans Jill Northup Evans Robert St. Albans W. Va Thomas David Jane Ann) Laufer Basil Claude J. Wilford Ruby) Houck Arthur Virginia) Hoyt Pomeroy John Estes Playmale Evans Willis Funeral Frank D. Hayes Mound Hill Cemetery Athens Agnes Brown N. Lancaster St O'Bleness Memorial Hospital Pleasant Hill Jagers and Sons Funeral Home Cheney Glouster Harry S. Cheney County Court Mount Vernon van Fossen Wenell Vermillion Maplewood Cemetery Bishopville Jenney McDonald Cheney New York Central Railroad Glouster United Methodist Church, Fraternal Order of Eagles Rebecca and Odd Fellows Lodges Brotherhood of Railroad Joseph Columbus Mary E. DeVillers Verdie Losey Lancaster Nellie Popley Tarpon Springs Fla Mary Lewis Cheney Rebecca Odd Fellows

Services Set for Owen Harper in Londonderry

McArthur area obituaries report Owen Harper 64 route 1 Londonderry Vinton County official and WWII veteran dies at Ross County Medical Center. Funeral 3 p.m. Sunday at Friends Church Londonderry with burial in Londonderry Cemetery. Masonic services 7 p.m. Saturday at his home. He served as county highway superintendent and 12 years as county commissioner.

McArthur Owen Harper Londonderry Vinton County Ohio Department of Transportation Friends Church George E. Wright Londonderry Cemetery Harper Ross County Medical Center Vinton Harrison Twp Pine Ridge ,Christian Church Delta Lodge F&am McArthur Chapter Wellston Council Scottish Rite Aladdin Temple Taverah Shrine Club American Legion Post Verna Graves Harper Willard Ankrom Pleasant Beth) Wills Cecil Alma) Stewart Elyria Green Harper Bertha Gifford Columbus James N. Blower

Daughters To Worship GLOUSTER

Job s Daughters will observe Go To Church Sunday this weekend meeting at Glouster Church of Christ at 9 45 a m. They will sit together during the service A practice at 4 p m Oct 31 at the Masonic Temple Glouster followed by a semi annual inspection on Nov 1 at 7 30 p m also at the Masonic Temple

Glouster Job Glouster Church of Christ Masonic Temple

Mason County funds EMS upgrade and new ambulance gift

Mason County Commissioners approved a 1300 transfer to the Regional Emergency Medical System of Mason County and noted a free ambulance from the Governor's Highway Safety Program arriving by month end. Justice of the Peace Roy Harless was transferred to Lewis District to replace the late Sonny Smith who died earlier this month.

Point Pleasant Mason County Justice of the Peace Roy Harless Mason Lewis Charles ‘Sonny’ Smith

Also Mentioned on This Page

Richard D. Wetzel Athens Community Chorus Bob Wilson First United Methodist Church Athens Service Safter Phillip Goldsberry Interst Adkins Athens City Atlantic Coast Western Gulf Ohio University Geography Department C. L. Colmer Athens Municipal Court Ralph Gardner Earl Faires William D. Otworth Portsmouth OU Security Robert Lee Shuman Brent H. Blackstone Thornville Bruce E. Degard Rudolph Mendonza Cincinnati David E. Morgan Groveport Paul L. Cheuvront Charles T. Myers Roger W. Steffenhagen David R. Wright Robert L. Gordon Brookville David F. Silverman Robert D Medina Bert C. Kight Mark A Balogh Gary P. Kanade Gary K. Engle Sharon E. Weitraub Lyndhurst Billie G. Davis Jo Ann Maynard Russ E. Bartlett Marion Joe V Canepari Court News Gary Dunning Kroger's John H. Ober Millfield L&s Richard K. Luman Fayette St Jean E. Nye New Straitsville Brownie Stewart Barbara L. Warden John P. Williams Gregory Ruth Medley Gerald E Artie L. Reuter George S Zelda M. Hobstetter Jessie FE. Reeves Harold A Carolyn J. Reeves Salisbury Gladys $. Snowball Thomas A. Snowball Lawrence D. Brogan Patricia Brogan Syracuse Robert C. Hartenbach Donald Harden Dorothy V. Harden Hocking County Common Pleas Meigs Thomas Franklin Anderson Rutland Kathy Diane Pickens Montie Richard Sanders Reedsville Lola Faye Walker Tuppers Plains Charles Jennings Fakins Racine Freda Louise Worth Hartford Charles Ray Lawrence Mary Jane Smith Portland Thomas Leon Dorst Martha Lou Fox Howard Spencer Jr Pamala Kay Stewart Raymond G. Varian Ellen Garnet Dempskey Jack A. Riggs Sharon Coey O’bleness Kenneth Wright, McArthur John Kane Cyrone Berry Donald McGrath Emma Cook Charles Hoce Lois Chadwell Mount St. Mary Hocking Valley Eugene Funk Kenneth Barnes Rockbridge Mason Bownes Haydenville Terry Ridgway Jerry Clark Union Furnace Frank Armstrong Michael Waddell and Son Kenith Richmond Veterans Memorial Admitted Ronald Decker Esther Durfee Steve Dollar Montgomery Moyer Robin Foley Louise Burbridge Albany Dana Howett Tina Mullins Barbara Warden Wilbur Burke Pearl Dorst Gladys Blackwood Denver Hale Barbara Grueser Pomeroy Squad Sue Little Pleasant Valley Kiwanis News Gene Samples American Cancer Society Leslie Evans He Was Richland Twp Arthur and Cora Murray Harper International Association of Bridge, Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers McNally Pittsburg Manufacturing Co
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